Chief Auditor & Internal Controls Leader

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Courts System is seeking a Director of Auditing to lead complex audits, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with internal policies and standards. The role reports to the Inspector General and requires training staff, developing audit plans, and maintaining confidentiality.

You will oversee automation and IT audits, drive recommendations for corrective actions, manage training hours, and coordinate with management to promote accountability and efficiency across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a business-related field is required (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Management, IT), preferably with five accounting courses.
• Four years of internal or external audit experience, including IT auditing, in a lead auditor capacity.
• Four years of supervisory experience with formal evaluation of employees.
• Knowledge of the Global Internal Auditing Standards.
• Current, active professional audit certification/designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead auditor for complex audits and engagements, performing all phases of attestation and advisory assignments.
• Supervise and monitor progress of assignments, direct staff, and conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Train and develop new audit staff with training plans and ensure adherence to standards and policies.
• Evaluate adequacy of internal controls and compliance by interviewing, reviewing documents, and procedures.
• Make recommendations for corrective actions and perform follow-up engagements.
• Serve as training manager to maintain staff education hours and training plans.
• Serve as complaint intake manager, handling complaint tracking and responses.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to meet statutory compliance.

Skills

Lead auditor

Staff supervision

Training development

Internal controls

Compliance

Communication

Time management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in business-related field

Four years audit experience

Four years supervisory experience

Global Internal Auditing Standards

Professional audit certification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis tools

Job description

The State Courts System is seeking a Director of Auditing to lead complex audits, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with internal policies and standards. The role reports to the Inspector General and requires training staff, developing audit plans, and maintaining confidentiality.

You will oversee automation and IT audits, drive recommendations for corrective actions, manage training hours, and coordinate with management to promote accountability and efficiency across programs.